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Upfront Fashion Weeks SS11 Exposure Shenanigans Janet Montgomery Galleries Ear and Eye Candy
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36 Culinary Delights 40 Essential Selection 42 3 Questions www.dv8online.co.uk
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Welcome to the third edition of DV8 Oxford. The leaves are falling off the trees, the clocks have gone back and the nights are closing in. What does that mean? Longer nights and more time to party in Oxford!!! During October we have had some really fantastic nights out. We sipped champers at the Oxfordshire heats of the Miss Great Britain Competition – which was surprisingly much more than just tiaras, tantrums and dreams of world peace! Enjoyed some serious VIP treatment striking a pose on the red carpet at the launch party for Oxfords newest nightclub No9, partied with tabloid playboy Calum Best at Roppongi and hosted our own sexy singles night ‘Fun, Foxy and Ready to Flirt’ at Camera.
With November just about to start, we are looking forward to the amazing fireworks spectacle at South Parks, each year it gets better and better. We also hear there is going to be more celebrity appearances in town during the month, so make sure you join our Facebook group to stay up to date with all the latest Oxford news. Happy November everyone, we will see you in December for the countdown to Christmas and the all-important question, where will you be on NYE 2011? xxx
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NOVEMBER
THE DV8 HOT LIST
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UPFRONT
The Only Way is Essex
We d o n ’ t know whether t o b e m o rtified or t h r i l l e d about this a d d i c t i v e new s h o w. . . B ut trash tv is so a d d i c t i v e.
Dannii vs Cheryl
1. Fireworks at South Park: Now in its 43rd year and £11,000 pounds of fireworks set to go off, where elese would you want to be to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. This year there will be fair rides, fire dancers and a music stage (Hosted by Glide FMs Sophie Bruce - remember to check out her column). Last year there was a wicker man bonfire, we wonder what this year will bring. 2. Kukui is turning 2: Our favourtite tiki club has been in the forefront of the Oxford clubbing scene for two years, and we are looking forward to celebrating with them. 3. Zumba: Our latest fitness fad, forget the workout and join the party! Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves. An exhilarating and fun way to burn those calories and make sure you look great in that Christmas party outfit! Classes are held every Tuesday night at the Regal. 4. The Armstrong & Miller Show: Following the resounding success of BBC ONE's TV Show, Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong will be hitting the road and touring a brand new live show. With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store. Catch them at the New Theatre, Oxford on Thursday 18th - Friday 19th November.
THRILLING BURLESQUE
Miss Fan-Teasy presents
The Rocky Horror Show with a Teasy Twist!
The fabulous all singing and all dancing compere the Divine Miss Em as "Magenta".
Plus the one and only villainous vaudeville Joe Black as "Narrator". Described by the Bournemouth Echo as..."A brave, bawdy, highly entertaining and surprisingly tasteful show”. The burlesque show involves striptease, some nudity and adult innuendos! Quite frank-ly its going to be rather naughty... DV8 cannot wait!
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An outrageously naughty evening full of thrilling and chilling burlesque! Let the Fantasy Showgirls take you on a flirty adventure that you will never forget. Dare you step inside the Fantasy Castle for some pelvic thrusting to drive you insa-aa-aane... so sharpen those stilettos for the ro...cky-est ride of your life! Performances by the spellbinding siren Miss Fan-Teasy and Bournemouth's finest Fantasy Showgirls & Boys!
E v e r y w e ek, we wait in a n t i c i p a t ion to see what t h e t w o s tyle queens are w e a r i n g . .. Dannii’s w i n n i n g in the hair and s t y l e s t a kes so far!
Friends being dropped from E4
Event: The Rocky Horror Show with a Teasy Twist! When: Sunday 28th November Where: The Glee Club, Oxford Time: 7.00pm Cost: Tickets cost £12 @ www.glee.co.uk Dress Code: "Don't dream it - be it!" Audience participation is warmly welcomed and encouraged so come and dress as one of the characters of the show... Embrace your inner showgirl in corsets, fishnet stockings and stilettos! Find out more about Miss Fan-Teasy: www.missfanteasy.co.uk
W h e n t h ere’s nothing e l s e o n T V you can a l w a y s rely on Friends... b u t n o w only until a u t u m n 2011! *sob*
Constant Facebook updates
N o , w e d on’t need to re a d e v e ry line of the I n b e t w e e ners on your F a c e b o o k status... we a re w a t c hing it too! S a m e a p plies to XF a c t o r re lated statuses...
Christm as stuff in the shops
A re y o u kidding me? S e r i o u s l y not in the m o o d f o r the festive t i m e o f y ear ALREADY.
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EXPOSURE
HEARD IT ON THE OXFORD GRAPE VINE...
Booty is described by its website as ‘Oxford’s finest womens fashion boutique’ and the girls at DV8 certainly agree! Booty is a gorgeous little boutique known by the more well educated of Oxford fashionista’s... Tucked away on St Aldates Street, you must keep your eyes peeled otherwise you might miss it! A gem of a find, it hosts much of the fashion that you would expect to see on the high-street, but with a twist of originality. If you’re looking for a Saturday night dress that oozes ‘Where did she get that from?’ then come here, you’ll be sure to stand out in the crowd! Everything is very reasonably priced and there are even amazing
designer bargains to look out for! DV8 are especially impressed by Booty’s dress collection, from kooky bow details, crazy prints, glam designer musts and even the old reliable LBD we all so love. DV8 love the accessories, with on-trend jewellery and clutch bags, head bands and hats to add to our wish list. Booty also stock suit jackets, make up, knitwear, underwear and even tracksuits. For such a pocket small location Booty certainly manages to fit in a lot of fantastic fashion. Always bringing the next trend to Oxford, Booty is definitely the best place to go to grab your party outfits and get ready for the winter nights! Tel: 01865 726761
As the end of 2010 is fast approaching, where will you be partying on New Years Eve? DV8 HQ have been keeping our eyes and ears to the ground, making sure that we are the first to hear all the latest news about the biggest parties of the year. Our friends from the facebook group Clubbing in Oxford , tell us to think snake charmers, fire eaters and drinks for a reasonable price... There is also rumours of a big DJ playing in the new year, be sure to join their facebook group to hear more information as soon as it’s released. If you have any news and rumours that you think we should know about, then send us an email at: oxford@dv8online.co.uk
Oxford Fashion week has announced that the Oxford fashion event of the year will be held on the 28th February - 6th March, 2011. DV8 is really excited about viewing the new designs and collections that will be on show. We were blown away by the exciting concept catwalk, and the fabulous lingerie show, which was showcased at the Malmaison in 2010. The next Oxford Fashion Week promises to be bigger and better than ever before… So all you fashionista’s out there, keep your diaries free! More information will be released soon, remember to check out the website at www.oxfordfashioweek.com
No.9 opened its doors for the first time at the end of September with a super VIP party, complete with red carpet and paparazzi taking snaps of all the well turned out crowd. But, how can they follow up with such a fantastic event? well each week No.9 proves why it is Oxford’s best new club, with two floors of dancing with music to cater for all tastes, from RnB, Chart, Dance On a Friday night is paparazzi, remember to strike a pose, DJs and drinks all night, on Saturday night No.9 hosts Twisted Vodka, and awesome night of the finest selection of DJ's, Drinks Deals and the best
The Radio 1 Student Tour saw DJ’s Fearne Cotton and Zane Lowe broadcasting live from Oxford Brookes University Mez Bar and The O2 Academy on Wednesday 20th October. Fearne had a crash course in university life and got down and dirty with the students challenging them to prove their domestic skills in a timed race to change a duvet cover. She was joined by Chase & Status for an acoustic Live Lounge set. Later that night Zane’s show came live from the O2 and featured headlining acts Chase & Status supported by Example. This was a gig not to be missed, DV8 were most definitely on board!
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xford’s finest were out in force to celebrate the launch of No.9 the newest and hottest venue in town! You have to hand it to the folk of No.9, they don’t half do things in style. To mark the grand opening and the launch of their new Friday event ‘Paparazzi’ guests were treated to the VIP treatment. DV8 arrived early to get on the red carpet and have our photos taken by the resident photographer and we have to say we’ve never looked so good!
Located on the High Street in the former Escape club site we were eager to get inside and see what No.9 had to offer. We loved the new layout of the club, which boasts bigger spaces for dancing and relaxing, especially in the huge leather seats. The stylish surroundings covering two floors makes No. 9 a top contender for ‘the place to be’ on a Friday and Saturday night. The club filled up early on, with revellers all wanting to be a part of the launch night action. The atmosphere was buzzing as everyone threw themselves into the party spirit, the night turned out to be one of the best on the September social calendar. DJs spun a range of music from R’n’B to club classics, which took the party till 3am.
The exclusive third floor of the building houses another new venue the Marrakesh Lounge which for the No9. launch was reserved for VIPs only, (which of course we were!). The Marrakesh Lounge is a decedent Moroccan inspired bar, with beautiful décor and large areas for dancing and relaxing, it even has a pole for the more adventurous! It offered a great place to sit back, relax and rest our party feet after all that dancing.
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FUN, FOXY & READY TO FLIRT @ CAMERA
Our favourite part of September was the launch of DV8’s first flirting night ‘Fun, Foxy & Ready to Flirt’ at Camera Nightclub. The DV8 team were extremely excited with the promising guestlist in hand, the night was sure to be a hit! On a Wednesday evening what would you rather be doing than having a few flirty cocktails in a cool bar and mingling with new and likeminded singles?
The night started with a bang as we welcomed all the party goers to the bar covered in pic’n’mix sweets and tips on how to break the ice. The DJ blasted flirty and foxy tunes to get everyone in the mood as people began to get energized!
Our ‘Blindfold your way to love’ game proved to be a great way to meet people as the brave souls dared to go in the first round. We sneakily listened in and heard some amazing questions including ‘If you could be a fruit what would you be?’, being blind seemed to add a new edge to the dating as we had to hurry couples along as 2 minutes just wasn’t long enough! Successful couples were revealed to each other by our DV8 cupids and were introduced by the bar with a free drink prize! The cupids continuously worked their magic throughout the night and mingled with the singles and tried to find matches, we are sure we are responsible for at least a few first dates!
Everyone enjoyed the light-hearted atmosphere and had a great sense of humour about it all. Our ‘Question your fancy’ game also provided matches throughout the night as the cupids announced the couples who had the most in common. We thoroughly enjoyed our first flirting event and it was a fantastic chance to see some new faces and test our flirting skills! We fully expect to be invited to the weddings of our successful matches! DV8 OXFORD \\\ NOVEMBER 2010
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he nationwide search for the next Miss Great Britain came to Oxford this month with the Miss Oxfordshire heat hosted by Oxfords one and only Lave & Ignite.
Thirteen stunning girls took to the runway, DV8 enjoyed watching them strut their stuff in a series of amazing outfits. The competition kicked off with the swimsuit round (always a favourite with us, but notable by the absence of bikinis which have been banned in favour of the sexy one-piece this year!). The second round was the evening gown round; each girl wore a fantastic floor length dress, wowing the judges and the audience with their mega watt smiles! The contestants were then interviewed giving us a chance to learn more about a pageant girl’s ambition, which ranged from being a qualified pilot to charity fundraising and even running their own businesses. Beautiful actress Alice Christian was picked to represent the county. Not only impressing judges with her looks but also with how her travels have inspired her to help others.
The Miss Great Britain competition has hit the headlines in recent years, Danielle Lloyd was infamously stripped of her Miss GB title after posing naked in playboy in 2006 and there have been recent age rows.
Owner Liz Fuller hopes to place Miss Great Britain firmly back in the hearts of the British public, explaining that the competition is about finding ‘articulate, ambitious, intelligent, girls that are beautiful inside and out’. She plans to modernise the structure of the competition and has allowed divorcees and single mothers to compete for the first time.
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BACK TO SCHOOL @ THE PLUSH LOUNGE
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alking into The Plush Lounge on Park End Street is a little like taking a nostalgic stroll back to the 80’s. With gigantic glittering mirror balls, black marble columns and neon lighting aplenty it has a brilliant retro dancehall feel and definitely sets the bar as Oxford’s only gay club. With the lights down low and the mirror balls twinkling like the stars The Plush Lounge throbs with it’s own heartbeat as partygoers dance until the early hours to some great house and cheesy tunes. The resident DJ’s excite the crowds with their brilliant sets and the dancers turn out in force (apart from when Britney Spears is played!).
With lush, weathered, sofas hiding in darkened corners, and art deco tables juxtaposed with green neon highlights, groups of merrymakers can watch the scene from the sidelines as Oxford’s coolest kids strut on by or dance each other down on the mirrored dance floor. On Saturday nights Plush has some awesome live acts including Madonna and Lady Gaga impersonators, cheered on by hordes of the new-elite of Oxford who chant for more. It’s easy to see why Plush is such a popular night out with it’s reasonably priced drinks and mardi gras atmosphere and every night out captured and put on their Facebook by the regular photographer. So looking to go out with a group of friends and want a guarenteed great night out? Then dress to impress and scooch on down to Plush and fight your way to the bar!
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hen we heard that there was going to be a U.V. Bubble party at Wahoo, DV8 were first in the queue! Wahoo has fast become the place to go for a midweek party in Oxford, with great drinks prices and the fantastic D.J. Oliver East. There was loads of UV paint and neon clothing (think classic rave circa 1990’s). Our favourite was the bubble machine, blowing loads of bubbles onto the packed dance floor, to the delight of the revellers. This was a great night! Be sure to check out Wahoo if you fancy a night out with a difference, there is always a good time to be had here.
15 MINUTE CLUB @ LIVING ROOM
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ts so true that you can have a lot of fun in 15 minutes, and DV8 went along to the Living Room to be pleasured by their weekly Sunday night offering.
The premise is simple, each artist is given 15 minutes to serenade you with their vocals and instruments whether that be a piano or guitar. The music covered was a good mix of the artists own work as well as some classic covers. This made for a fantastic relaxing sunday night. We here are DV8 are definitely looking forward to more 15 minutes of music pleasure.
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fraid of the dark? You should be! This Halloween DV8 unleashed a plague of all-out ghoulish fun at Kukui’s fantastic fright-fest event Passport to Hell!!!
The club was packed with fantastically terrifying costumes from sexy devils, through to horror film icons and the cast of Mortal Kombat! Everyone made a huge effort to get into the Halloween fancy-dress swing. Kukui pulled out all the stops, amazing us with their spooky underworld decorations, halloween themed cocktails and spectacularly horrifying but wildly entertaining floorshow in the form of a live autopsy (don’t worry no people were actually hurt in this production!). It was a unique and slightly eerie experience, which went down brilliantly with the crowd.
For those of you who like to party in style Kukui remains one of the best places to go on a Saturday night. DV8 enjoyed our Halloween passport to hell, although we think we are looking forward to going back to paradise...
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oppongi in the short time it has been on the Oxford night scene has fast became one of the places to be seen in Oxford. Imagine DV8's delight when we bumped into Calum Best Partying at the sexy chic lounge bar and club. The man whose infamous reputation definitely precedes him as a major player on the party scene, not to mention being a bit of a ladies man!! His presence definitely attracted a lot of attention from the sexy ladies partying in the club. It was really great to meet him, he really is a charming guy.
The night brought together a great mix of good music, great looking people and tempting cocktails, not to mention the chance to get papped with Calum. It was a combination that set up for a fantastic night of dancing and partying. No wonder the night on a Saturday is called VIP Saturdays, it's everything a Saturday night should be. We wonder who will be the next celeb to party at Roppongi? If your a fan of 'The only way is Essex' watch this space...
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FRIDAYS @ ANGELS Cocktails and happy hour until 4.30pm - 9pm, enjoy the intimate surroundings and the funky décor. FRIDAY @ ANUBA Anuba offers great quality drinks in a sexy venue. Anuba is also the pre-bar to the Bridge nightclub, allowing fast track access to the club. Cocktail list @ HALF PRICE 8pm-2am
FRIDAY @ BABY LOVE With two bars, an explosive cocktail list, frequent DJs and sociable 'tenders, Baby Love Bar is one of the safest, funkiest and varied venues for Oxford's serial party-goers, everybody's welcome to a guaranteed night of a-little-bit-of-what-you-fancy! 8pm-3am FRIDAY @ BABY SIMPLE Baby Simple is the choice for after-work drinks, parties, celebrations and late night soirees. Sit back relax and enjoy a wide selection of some of the finest cocktails in a laid back atmosphere with funky bar vibes. 6pm-1am
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Club Mojito The best Latin Party in the finest venue in Oxford City center!!! Free shot of mojito on arrival and drinks promotions through the night. ENTRY -FREE B4 10PM WITH CLUB MOJITO FLYERS -£4 B4 11PM (£5 AFTER) FRIDAY @ N09 2 Floors, 1 Great Party Djs spinning a range of music, a great way to end your week. Drink promotions throughout the night 9pm-3.00am
FRIDAY @ KISS Kiss ‘n’ Tell Promotionz DJ AC ALONGSIDE RESIDENT DJ'S DOLTON & MONEY WITH GUEST DJ'S . PLAYING THE BEST IN UK FUNKY , OLD SKOOL GARAGE , R'N'B & HIP-HOP DANCHALL PLUS LOTS LOTS MORE. 9pm-2.30am FRIDAY @ KUKUI The end of the working week is for students and non-students alike. For anyone that wants to PARTY in Paradise, visit Kukui Oxford on Friday. Open until 3am
**** PAY PUB PRICES AND GET A CLUBBING EXPERIENCE **** NEW FRIDAY NIGHTS IN OXFORD'S BIGGEST CLUB 'F'ANTASTIC FRIDAYS THIS WEEKEND FEATURES FREE ENTRY TO EVERYONE BEFORE MID NIGHT WITH SELECTED DRINKS ON OFFER FOR £2 BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND £2.50 AFTER UNTIL 3AM.. ... Our new Friday night experience with weekend Bar prices you’ve never seen before in the Cities biggest and best nightclub. Each and every Friday we will have a theme beginning with 'F' so look out for Free Funky Flirty Fancy Dress Fun Facebook Frantic Female ..... Fridays , all coming soon As usual 3 rooms of great entertainment with DJs Nathan Swift , Antoni James, Jamie Lee & Paulie LOOK OUT FOR DETAILS OF OUR NEW VIP ROOM OPENING MID SEPTEMBER Over 18s Only - ID required if asked FRIDAY @ MAXWELLS DJ’s, Dancing and Dining, come along and grab yourself a bite to eat or enjoy a delicious cocktail while you dance the night away. DJ’s and happy hour all night.
THE DV8 LIST FRIDAY @ CAMERA
FRIDAY @ LAVA & IGNITE Fantastic Fridays
FRIDAY @ ONEILS Open till 2am with Friday night bands to get your weekend started.
FRIDAY @ QUE PASA A Spanish flavour with drink promotions and DJS, open till 2am FRIDAY @ ROPPONGI J’adore Fridays Drinks offers get the weekend started with late night dancing in the sexiest lounge bar in Oxford Open until 3am FRIDAY @ RAOULS Class, cocktails sophistication and smooth deep funky tunes Open 5pm – 1am
FRIDAY @ THE BRIDGE The Sound of Fridays The party is live on FM107.9. Maximum upliftance guaranteed. 10pm - 3am
FRIDAY @ THE CORRIDOR Your answer for the weekend Come For The Drinks, Stay For The Party! FRIDAY @ THE DUKES CUT Grab a drink and sit on the decking overlooking the river.
FRIDAY @ THE LIVING ROOM Live music from 8.30 until 10.30 Resident DJ until 2am Open until 2am
FRIDAY @ THE OXFORD RETREAT Offering beautiful and intimate surroundings for dinner or drinks, play a range of games or sit outside in the decked patio with soft furniture. Open until 3am FRIDAY @ THE PURPLE TURTLE Jive Dancefloor Classics Guaranteed tunes to keep you on your feet and dancing the night away! 70’s -10’s Classics 10pm-3am
FRIDAYS @ THIRST Resident djs lay down everything from pop to disco, funk and hip hop to electro house. Cocktail promos till 9.30pm 6.30pm – 2am
FRIDAY @ WAHOO Playground Playground is the Oxford Students number one weekend destination, two floor’s of mayhem! All the best dance floor fillers spun by some of the regions finest DJ’s and the most student-friendly drinks prices in town. You’d be a fool not to come and play.
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SATURDAYS @ ANGELS Cocktails and happy hour until 4.30pm - 9pm, enjoy the intimate surroundings and the funky décor. SATURDAY @ ANUBA Anuba offers great quality drinks in a sexy venue. Anuba is also the pre-bar to the Bridge nightclub, allowing fast track access to the club. Cocktail list @ HALF PRICE 8pm-2am
SATURDAY @ BABY LOVE Great drinks, great bar tenders, great music and a stripper pole!! A great fun premier club, with intimate booths to get cozy in. Open 8pm until 3am
SATURDAY @ BABY SIMPLE Sit back relax and enjoy a wide selection of some of the finest cocktails in a laid back atmosphere with funky bar vibes. 6pm-1am
SATURDAY @ CAMERA Club Camera Smooth grooves played by top DJ’s and even smoother drinks and cocktails, join the party elite and party until late. From 6pm until late SATURDAY @ NO9 2 Floors, 1 Great Party Djs spinning a range of music, a great way to end your week. Drink promotions throughout the night 9pm-3.00am
SATURDAY @ KISS Small and intimate bar, friendly staff, wicked djs, great place to go Open til 12am
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Oxfords most discerning clubbers in its biggest and most established venue, its serious audio pleasure, its massive bass boosted business, its unrivaled entertainment. 1199 Clubbers & YOU 3 Rooms of World Class Music Oxfords Finest DJ's Chillout Bar Dancers Stilt Walkers Lava - KEITH T (Oxford FM107.9) Ignite - ANTONI JAMES - ROUSEY (Go Get FunkD) The Backroom - PAULIE (Vibe) + The Chillout Bar 10-3.00am SATURDAY @ MAXWELLS DJ’s, Dancing and Dining, come along and grab yourself a bite to eat or enjoy a delicious cocktail while you dance the night away. DJ’s and happy hour all night. SATURDAY @ O2 ACADEMY Trashy & Room 101 Oxford’s Biggest Indie Night, Retro Glam Pop and Guilty Pleasures + Hottest Rock, Metal and Punk Anthems 10-3.00am
SATURDAY @ ROPPONGI VIP Saturdays Roppongi presents a night for the smart, sexy and stylish. Every Saturday we will have DJ’s on rotation who have played at some of the most exclusive clubs in London's West End such as Movida, Whisky Mist, Maya, China White, Funky Buddha, Boujis, Amika, just to name a few. They will play a dirty
mix of Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, RnB, Electro, House, Dance and Commercial. 8.00-03.00 SATURDAY @ RAOULS Class, cocktails sophistication and smooth deep funky tunes Open 5pm – 1am
SATURDAY @ THE BRIDGE The Bridge Club Old-school, dance and RnB on 2 floors. 10pm - 3am
SATURDAY @ THE CORRIDOR Your answer for the weekend Come For The Drinks, Stay For The Party! SATURDAY @ THE DUKES CUT Grab a drink and sit on the decking overlooking the river. Open till late
SATURDAY @ THE LIVING ROOM Live music from 8.30 until 10.30 Resident DJ until 2am Open until 2am SATURDAY @ THE OXFORD RETREAT The Oxford Retreats Boutique bar offers fun surroundings for late night drinking with friends, unwinding or a getting cozy Open unitl 3am
Jago The hottest RnB, Uplifting House, Hiphop and Chart toppers from DJ Jago 10pm-3am SATURDAY @ THE REGAL Offering a range throughout September for everybodies tastes, making this Oxfords premier party with fantastic drink deals all night.
SATURDAY @ THIRST The legendary Gordon Kaye and DJ Tony ‘Naked’ on rotation, laying down funky house and electro stormers. One of Oxford’s biggest party nights. Cocktil promos till 9.30pm 6.30pm – 2am
SATURDAY @ WAHOO NOW! That’s what I call Saturday night… Our resident DJ Andy P spins all the best music ranging from Motown to Chart, Dance to Cheese through til’ 3am. With a packed dance floor, VIP area available for hire and Jagerbombs at only £2 the only thing you could ask for is free entry. Done!
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SATURDAY @ KUKUI Saturday nights are Kukui's inhouse night for Oxford's finest. Students, and those native to the Kukui surrounding area, alike. Open until 3am
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SUNDAYS @ CROOKED POT Chill Out Sunday DJ’s playing Ibiza inspired chill out music From 8pm
SUNDAY @ THE MALMAISON Home Grown and Vocal 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Its hard getting your big break, come and see the singers and songwriters showcase their musicall skills in the Malmaison Bar SUNDAYS @ THE LIVING ROOM Live music with the 15 Minute Club from 8.30 until midnight Open until 1am
SUNDAY @ THE PURPLE TURTLE Off The Wagon… Sundays will never be the same again Dj’s 10pm – 2am drinks deals all night dubstep electro funk, soul, DnB, house, reggae, dancehall, RnB, indie and more… £1.95 alcopops £2 selected beers
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SUNDAY @ THIRST DJs Gordon Kaye and Maz spin indie and rock anthems for an up for it crows. Cocktail promos till 9.30pm 6.30pm – 2am
SUNDAY @ WAHOO THANKYOUPLEASE – Industry Night A night designed for all the hard working bar and restaurant staff of Oxford. Every other week sees Breeze playing their high energy covers set from 10pm – midnight with our resident DJ playing through the best Dub, DnB, Dance and Indie. Whilst on alternating weeks we open up the decks for all comers, any music goes if you book an exclusive 30 minute set throughout the night. Drinks promos start from £2 with specials running for anyone with a pay slip, simply the only place to be on a Sunday night. Thank You. Please. All are welcome!
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MONDAY @ LAVA & IGNITE PLAY It's been a long summer but we're back! Oxford's BIGGEST student night returns to Lava Ignite, kicking off Fresher’s week in style! Oxford's biggest multi
room nightclub, holding 1200 mad for it students in 5 rooms, including 3 dancefloors! Lava: Play legend Nathan Swift returns with the weekly Monday night party in lava - have you practiced your dance moves?! Ignite - AJ & Jamie Lee with the hottest Dance / Trance / dubstep all night long! Backroom: Vibe's Paulie with the coolest RnB / Dancehall / Urban + The chillout bar & NEW FOR 2010 the exclusive ***VIP LOUNGE*** THE DRINKS: £2 DRINKS ALL NIGHT VODKA REDBULL, £2 SINGLE £3.20 DOUBLE £8 FISHBOWLS £2.50 JAGERBOMBS / SKITTLEBOMBS £3 b4 11, £5 after MONDAY @ No9 Start the week with Oxfords Newest nightclub and entertainment venue 9pm-3am MONDAY @ THE BRIDGE CHOICE Weekly drinks offers and D’s playing all the hits to start your week off. 9pm – 2am MONDAY @ THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Grab My Grapes Come and drink your favourite drop or perhaps try something
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TUESDAY @ BABY LOVE Cocktails, DJ’s and dancing. The best Tuesday night party… Open til 3am
TUESDAY @ CAFÉ COCO Acoustic Tuesdays Fantastic local and touring acts in cafe setting Music starts 9pm. Free Entry
TUESDAY @ KUKUI Tuesdays are Oxford University's legendary student night, Juice. Great deals and Great bar offers all night open until 2!!
TUESDAY @ ROPPONGI OMG All the hottest music playing to all the hottest people. Every Tuesday 9 until late… TUESDAY @ THE BRIDGE Juice Legendary student night with Rockstudent. Expect cheese, r'n'b, hip-hop and chillout 9pm-2am
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TUESDAY @ WAHOO Live Sport + Burger & Beer £4.99
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WEDNESDAY @ KUKUI kukui Oxford on a Wednesday is the turn of Brookes University students. Not for the light hearted.
WEDNESDAY @ THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Open Mic Wednesday Are you musically gifted and want to show the world?? Having a little set here could be the start of big things!! Just pop along, sign up with Uncle Lee and SHINE!! Can't play?? No worries!! Come along anyway and enjoy the music and great atmosphere!! From 8.30pm WEDNESDAY @ THE CORRIDOR Warm up Wednesday It does what it says on the tin, with great midweek promotions go to the corridor to get your midweek party started. WEDNESDAY @ THE BRIDGE International Night THE international student night. 9pm - 2am
WEDNESDAY @ THE PURPLE TURTLE Mutiny - Alternative Rock Night Mutiny against crap music! Metal, Punk, Old Pop to Hardcore! DJ’s 10PM-3AM. Free Entry.
WEDNESDAY @ WAHOO Two @ Wahoo Two @ Wahoo is a brand new Oxford Brookes student night that combines that best music and best drinks deals around every Wednesday night!.
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THURSDAY @ THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Live Lounge Cape Oxford's very own version of BBC Radio 1's The Live Lounge-Ish. Ruddy marvelous homegrown Oxfordshire acoustic goodness. Tantalise them ear drums!! From 8.30pm
THURSDAYS @ KUKUI Your Kukui Loves You Head on down to Kukui Oxford for free entry all night, Buckets and hawaiin lais, not to mention some dancing and the best way to start the weekend. 10-2am THURSDAY @ LAVA & IGNITE Oxfords premier urban night, every Thursday at lava ignite, brining you the smoothest selection of RnB, Hip Hop, Bashment and UK Funky. All brought to you by none other than the VIBE family DJ's - Paulie - Platinum - T-Bone + Guest MC's and themes each week! £3 B4 11.30pm, £5 after.
night. THURSDAY @ THE BRIDGE Fresh The finest student night in town. Party music, RnB and Hip-Hop. 9pm - 3am THURSDAY @ THE LIVING ROOM Thursday @ The Living Room music from 8.30 until 10.30 Open until 1am
THURSDAY @ THE PURPLE TURTLE The Radbourne Ulimatum The Hottest RnB, Dance & Hiphop DJ’s 10-3am. Brassface Dubstep/Drum & Bass Night DJ’s 10-3AM. Alternate Weeks THURSDAY @ THIRST Vamos A La Playa Latin Beach Party! Mixing summer stormers and Latin grooves for a beautiful international crows. Enjoy the summer vibe in the garden terrace or hit the dance floor for some real heat! Cocktail promos till 9.30pm 8pm-2am
to offer up the ONLY Indie, Alt and Rock night in town! Split over two floors, Main Room DJ playing Indie Anthems and Second Room DJ spinning Rock, Dance and Metal classics. Outrageous drinks prices all night, starting from only £2 and open through ‘til 2am. DISCORD is your weekly Mr. Brightside!
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THURSDAY @ WAHOO DISCORD Filling the void that needs to be filled; DISCORD comes to Oxford
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MESSY LITTLE RAINDROPS - CHERYL COLE 1st November The nation’s darling brings out her second album, adorably named ‘Messy Little Raindrops’, and we can pretty much guarantee its going to be a smash! The lead single ‘Promise This’ a gloriously catch number, will surely set the charts alight, and collaborations with Will.i.am and Wayne Wilkins (who produced her debut hit Fight For This Love) ensure the Geordie Beauty a massive success.
STRIP ME - NATASHA BEDINGFIELD 9th November The lady with one of the most unique, incredible voices around today is back, with her third studio album ‘Strip Me’. Loyal fans will not be disappointed - her gifts as a singer and songwriter continue to reflect that magic spark that catapulted her to being the first British female artist in twenty years to score a no.1 on the U.S. Billboard pop chart with her first smash hit ‘Unwritten.’ Fabulous!
THE BEGINNING – BLACK EYED PEAS 30th November Arguably the world’s coolest, hippest and funkiest band, Fergie, Will.i.am and the gang follow-up their multiplatinum ‘The E.N.D.’ with the ironically entitled ‘The Beginning’. “It symbolises growth, new beginnings and fresh, new perspective,” Will.i.am said. Ooh we can’t wait! But will there be songs as irresistibly catchy as their smash ‘I Gotta Feeling’? We’ve got a strong feeling there will be!
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DUE DATE November 5th Robert Downey Jr stars alongside the hilarious Zach Galifianakis in this comedy about a father who has to hitchhike a ride to make the birth of his child. HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1 - November 19th Voldemort's power is growing stronger... what’s in store for Harry, Ron and Hermione? THE AMERICAN November 26th An assassin hides out in Italy for one last assignment. George Clooney makes a return to form! MACHETE November 26th After being betrayed by the organisation who hired him, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.
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Despite the nights drawing in and the temperature dropping, I’ve started cycling to work. Call me crazy, but it’s quicker getting home through Summertown on a bike than in a car most days. Plus with a wedding dress to buy this month, the pressure is on to slim those thighs!
Cycling in for the breakfast show at 6.30am though, has made me notice something pretty bad about Oxford cyclists: they seem to hate helmets. True, when we were 14 and doing cycling proficiency, a helmet seemed like the most uncool thing in the world. But now you’re all grown up, what’s cooler if you come off your bike – protecting your head or seeing your skull splattered across a pavement or car bonnet? I know the answer.
Even in the pitch dark, most of the cyclists I pass are bare headed, dressed in black with no reflective strips – some of them don’t even have lights. They must know as well as I do how many idiots there are on the roads generally, often in Oxfordshire bike accidents happen in broad daylight, when people aren’t dozy from their alarms. There are some great accessories around these days and Oxford has a multitude of great cycle shops with really cool gear and friendly, helpful staff – Walton Street Cycles and Summertown Cycles are two within walking distance of my house.
So if you cycle and recognise yourself from my description above, go and have a look. It won’t hurt (even if it did, it would hurt a lot less than being hit by a car) and it could save you from a nasty accident as we head deeper into winter. Go on… get a life! You can catch Sophie weekday mornings from 7am hosting The Wake Up on Oxford’s FM107.9
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37 George Street, Oxford, Tel: 01865 250 708
DV8 were invited to O’Neill’s on George Street to sample their fantastic new food menu. We were promised some traditional Irish hospitality, and we definitely weren’t disappointed! On arrival we were met by the warm welcoming tones of a live acoustic duo playing traditional Irish music, this created a lovely setting for a relaxing bite to eat with friends. We were really fortunate to sample all the different dishes that O’Neill’s is proud to offer. The manager Ian spoke with us about the new menu and the ethos behind sourcing the best quality food from Ireland.
This was evident when it came to the delicious, succulent, straight-from-the-grill taste. We all agree that the traditional high street chain pub is rarely something to shout about, but we were delighted by the quality of the food in O’Neill’s, not to mention the friendliness of the staff. We really felt welcome, and their knowledge of the food and drinks available was fantastic. After all this sampling what would we recommend? Well, its a hard choice, but the Ribeye topped with Ceshel blue cheese and mushroom... Just writing about it makes us want to go back for more!
CAFE COCO Park End Street, Oxford, Tel: 01865 248432
Café Coco is one of the most well known café/bars in Oxford, famous for their Parisian chic decor, random (and slightly frightening) sculptures but most importantly their fantastic food and cocktail menu. DV8 went along to their new addition in the centre of town at the bottom of the Royal Oxford Hotel to try out the delicious pizzas they offer (currently with some fantastic daytime food offers). We started with the classic garlic bread and mozzarella, it made a nice sharing plate before our main course of Merguez & Tzatziki pizza, this pizza had a topping of spicy beef & lamb
sausage, spinach, onions, peppers, garlic, mozzarella & cooling tzatziki. We also opted for Clives Spinach and Mozzerella Calzone, a dish that is dedicated to the memory of a greatly missed customer Clive Tulip. If you order this dish £1 is donated to the British Heart Foundation, not only was it delicious, but we also felt good for helping out a worthwhile charity. Coco’s guarantees a relaxing yet lively atmosphere and is the perfect place for a casual dinner with friends in pleasant surroundings. Be sure to check this out next time you are in the area.
COCKTAILS OF THE MONTH @ THE LIVING ROOM Castle Complex, Oxford JAGWA JUICE
Ingredients: Vodka Midori Agwa Lemon Sugar Dash of orange bitters This delicious cocktail is a treat for people who like their drinks with a sour kick (although you can order it sweeter).
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BASIL GRANDE
Ingredients: Strawberries Basil Grand Marnier Chambord Cranberry Juice
This is a fruity and flirty martini drink offering a sweet and refreshing taste, complimented with the sweet peppery taste of the basil. This offers a fantastic blend of flavours.
The Living Room has a fantastic range of cocktails and these only give a small taste of whats on offer.
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LOCH FYNE 55 Walton Street, Oxford, Tel: 01865 292510 BAR TENDER OF THE MONTH LIVING ROOM’S TOM JOHNSON How long have you worked in the Living Room? Three and a Half years. Can you flair? Yes. I can spin a bottle or two, although am looking to learn some more skills. What is your signature drink? Jagwa Juice this is one I have made up myself (check out the cocktail of the month). How many cocktails do you offer? 50 plus. What is your favourite thing about working in the Living Room? The staff and the customers, its a great atmosphere everyday of the week. The Living Room, The Castle Complex, Oxford
DV8 loves seafood, so when it comes to fish Loch Fyne in Walton Street is the obvious choice for us. On a cold, damp, autumn evening, the bright contemporary welcome of the wood and red brick clad restaurant was very appealing. The menu offers something to suite all tastes so no need for non-fish lovers to miss out; the only problem is deciding what to have from the extensive menu. We felt duty bound to try some of Loch Fyne’s famous oysters, these did not disappoint, arriving beautifully presented on crushed ice with a choice of dressings. We went with the highly recommended topping
of lemon, coriander and hot sauce! We had additional starters of Scottish Smoked Beef Salad with Pancetta and Horseradish and a delicious Lobster Bisque. To follow we went for the super fresh Poached Lock Fyne Smoked Haddock with Spinach, Peas and Mash with a Creamy Wholegrain Mustard Sauce, but the award winner went to the king prawns, cooked in garlic with a lemon mayo and house cut chips, it truly was finger licking good! Finally, the desert board... Sticky Toffee Pudding! Need we say more? Loch Fyne is another brilliant reason to visit the hip Jerricho area.
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Sparkling Nuvo is the latest and most fabulous of the pink drinks on the market for women! Billed as the World's First Sparkling Liqueur, Nuvo L'esprit de Paris is a gorgeous drink made up of ultrapremium vodka from France and sparkling French wine infused with natural passionfruit nectar... sounds scrummy! Packaged in a perfume-like bottle, which adds instant style and glamour to any drinks collection, Sparkling Nuvo will dazzle your tastebuds and delight every woman’s girly side! Try a Sparkling Nuvo Cosmopolitan for a fabulous alternative... the possibilities are endless!
MARMITE FLAVOURED...EVERYTHING!
The ‘You either love it or hate it’ phrase has never been more apt... Marmite simply has the power to divide the nation! Some people will not just want to eat it, they will happily bathe in it, wallow in it like a hippo in mud, slather themselves from head to toe and wrap themselves in bread and butter, whereas other would rather be stripped naked in public. You get the picture! For all the lovers out there, Marmite is now not simply a spread for your toast, oh no. The wonder food has been added to some yummy savoury (and sweet!) snacks, purely for your
enjoyment! You can now purchase (from all Marmite loving retailers) Marmite crisps, Marmite, cashews, Marmite cheddar bites, Marmite breadsticks, Marmite Cereal bars, Marmite ricecakes and now even Marmite chocolate - entitled Very Peculiar! Aptly named, many would agree. And if you haven’t tried Marmite XO, an extra strong version of the classic, make sure you do extra tangy and tasty, and generally just extra-Marmitey! Find Marmite products in all major retailers. Love it or hate it, you can’t escape it!
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Hot off the fashion press has to be J.W Anderson (Jonathan Anderson) the new label creating a buzz among the fashion sets. He started out as a men’s designer, showing his debut collection at London Fashion Week in September 2008, then extended his collection to include jewellery for both men and women and now, for autumn/winter 2011. Now, J.W Anderson is branching out into womenswear - and we love him for it! The coveted collection is inspired by his loved one’s favourite things – including books, films and clothes, so you can be sure of a
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personal touch! We’ve fallen in love with the J.W.A varsity jumper, £203 (above) - funky, cool and oh-so now, you can just imagine a younger sibling to J.W. Anderson owning a varsity sweater and never taking it off - the ideal inspiration! The blanket coat, with its frayed finish, is another must buy, and it reflects on his first ever collection which Anderson made entirely from felt and throws. And look how far he has come! To stand out from the crowd this season, look no further! J.W. Anderson is available to buy from ASOS.com
Does your hair feel lacklustre and brittle after a summer of exposure to sunrays, chlorine and sea water leaving your mane a little worse for wear? Then look no further. Kérastase is the very line in haircare for your hair. Always viewed as a high-end brand, Kérastase has the research and results to back it up. There’s a treatment range for every hair horror - NUTRI-THERMIQUE is perfect for those with very dry, sensitised hair. Their first thermo-reactive range provides intense nourishment, enveloping the hair fibre and leaving the hair looking and feeling soft, shiny and more
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WHAT IS YOUR INSPIRATION? I follow trends from fashion magazines, although I like to have my own twist on things. WHAT IS YOUR MUSTHAVE THIS MONTH? Beanie hat for fireworks night!!!
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42 NAME: Hayley AGE: 20 OCCP: Student
1. What’s your favourite movie? 2. Where is your favourtite place to go on a date? 3. Whats your favourite firework?
NAME: Kim AGE: 26 OCCP: Sales Assistant
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1. Pulp Fiction 2. The pub 3. Catherine Wheel
NAME: Joanne AGE: 27 OCCP: Office Assistant
NAME: Natalie AGE: 20 OCCP: Student
1. American Pie 2. Dinner - Maybe Browns 3. Rocket
1. Breakfast at Tiffany’s 2. Clubbing and Dancing 3. Anything that makes a loud bang
NAME: Charlie AGE: 19 OCCP: Student
NAME: Rebecca AGE: 22 OCCP: Bar Tender
1. Titanic 2. Cocktails 3. Rocket
What makes you a socialite? I’m so sociable and love going out and being seen out! What's your favourite drink? Well, it really depends on the time of year, now its winter, I’m looking forward to some mulled wine. Where can we find you on a Saturday night? Out on the town, usually in Wahoo, or the Bridge, but you can always find me on the dancefloor! What’s the ultimate chat up line? 'Do you believe in love at first sight? Or do you think I should walk past again?' One word Cringe What's your best asset? I think I have an amazing smile, and thats what people first DV8 meets Richard Christian who notice about me?!?!?! talks about making girls laugh, getting over the night before and where to party in November in Oxford.
POSER
1. The Green Mile 2. Anywhere I can chat and get to know each other 3. Sparkler
What makes you a poser? The fact I can always make a girl smile with the simplest of words and love it..... Describe yourself in three words? Fun, Happy and Chatty What is your best asset? I would say my best asset is my character I can always fit in with a crowd and never have an awkward pause of silence. Where can we find you out and about this November in Oxford? Wednesdays in Wahoo, Fridays in No9, and Wahoo again on Saturday night. What’s the best chat up line? Get your coat... You’ve pulled!!!
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